15-Day Kenya-Tanzania Wild Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi – Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, guests will be met by their representative and transferred to their Nairobi hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after their international journey. Depending on arrival time, an optional Nairobi city excursion can be arranged. In the evening, meet the safari guide for a briefing and prepare for the journey to Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser and travel towards Amboseli National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside, with views of local villages and the beautiful landscapes of southern Kenya. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, exploring Amboseli's open plains and wetlands in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. On clear days, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli, one of Kenya's best destinations for elephant viewing. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with opportunities to observe large elephant herds, including impressive tuskers, moving across the plains against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore the park's swamps and open grasslands, where you may encounter hippos, buffaloes, wildebeest, hyenas, and a variety of bird species. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. Enjoy the changing scenery along the way, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch, depending on road conditions. In the afternoon, relax by the lake or enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride to see hippos and waterbirds, or a guided nature walk at Crescent Island, subject to availability and applicable fees. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Activities:

• Early morning boat trip & morning walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Sawela Lodges

• Mid-range hotel at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a game drive in this beautiful wildlife sanctuary, famous for its rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife. Explore the lakeshore and surrounding woodlands in search of lions, leopards, zebras, and other wildlife. Flamingos may be present depending on lake conditions and water levels. Enjoy lunch and continue with an afternoon game drive before checking in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya's countryside before arriving at your selected camp or lodge. After lunch and check-in, head out for an afternoon game drive across the Mara plains. Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to search for the Big Five and the many other animals that inhabit the reserve. Depending on the season, you may encounter the Great Wildebeest Migration, when large herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the Mara ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve and continue exploring different wildlife areas with your guide before returning to camp for dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara – Isebania Border – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and travel towards the Isebania border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania. Complete the necessary immigration formalities and meet your Tanzanian safari guide and vehicle on the other side. Continue towards the western Serengeti, enjoying wildlife viewing as you enter the park, subject to arrival time and park regulations. Proceed to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight. This is a long transfer day, so an early departure is essential.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Robanda Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Enjoy a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, set out on game drives across the vast savannah plains in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Your guide will select the day's route according to wildlife sightings and seasonal movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Robanda Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti Another Day of Wildlife Exploration

Spend another day exploring the Serengeti, allowing more time to discover its diverse habitats and wildlife. Depending on the season, your guide may take you towards areas known for migration herds or locations with promising predator sightings. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with a picnic lunch in the park. An optional hot-air balloon safari can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability. Return to camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Robanda Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you leave the open Serengeti plains and approach the spectacular Ngorongoro highlands. Depending on the selected accommodation, check in at a lodge near the crater rim or in the surrounding area. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, taking in the beautiful scenery and preparing for the following day's crater excursion.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Crater Forest Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The crater is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and potentially the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing with wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:

Karatu District (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its groundwater forests, open plains, beautiful lake scenery, and diverse birdlife. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, monkeys, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch before returning to Karatu in the afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Tarangire National Park – Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and magnificent baobab trees. Enjoy game drives through the park in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. After lunch and further wildlife viewing, exit the park and proceed to Arusha for dinner and your final overnight stay in Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Namanga Border – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards the Namanga border. Complete the necessary Tanzanian exit and Kenyan entry formalities before continuing to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic journey through the countryside and arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, depending on road and border conditions. Drop-off will be at the airport or another agreed location, marking the end of your memorable Kenya and Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.